1. A mechanical or electronic mechanism designed to stop, slow down, or prevent the movement of something
The aircraft carrier uses an arresting device to stop planes during landing.
O porta-aviões utiliza um dispositivo de travagem para parar os aviões durante o pouso.
2. A safety device that catches or restrains something in motion
The elevator has an arresting device to prevent it from falling if the cable breaks.
O elevador possui um dispositivo de travagem para evitar que caia se o cabo se romper.
3. A system used to arrest or control the movement of vehicles or machinery
The parking lot installed arresting devices at the entrance for security purposes.
O estacionamento instalou dispositivos de travagem na entrada para fins de segurança.